What will they come up with next?

First, we have to deal with the Da Vinci Code (coming to a theater near you May 20). ABC is rolling out a new Ten Commandment movie that has its share of problems. And now we have one scientist who theorizes that Jesus really didn't walk on water, but rather he walked on ice--and the Washington Post reports this as newsworthy. And then a week ago came the "scientific study" that demonstrated that prayer doesn't really work when it comes to healing people. Finally, there is the National Geographic story and special on the lost and now found "Gospel of Judas" that have some people saying that this will demand a total reformulation of Christianity and our understanding of Jesus and his relationship to Judas.

This demonstrates why as Christians we must be rooted in the Word of God. We must know this Word and we must be able to discern truth and error and be ready to contend earnestly for the faith once for all delivered for the faith. To help equip you to that end I would recommend the following articles:

• Don Whitney on why a scientific study on prayer is inherently flawed. See also Al Mohler's response.
• On "Jesus walking on ice" see Al Mohler's response
• And for a thorough rebuttal on the "Gospel of Judas", read Mohler here and listen to his radio program here.

Paul's prophetic word is true: "For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry." (2 Timothy 4:3-5).